Alistair Johnston vs Julian de Guzman
Canada against Canada. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Alistair Johnston
Canada · 2023–24 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 80
- Rank in Canada
- #8 of 33
- Clubs
- Nashville SC, CF Montréal, Celtic
When Conmebol picked its team of the 2024 Copa América, Johnston was the only player on the list who did not come from South America, chosen after Canada beat Venezuela on penalties and went out to Argentina in the semi-final. At Celtic he won a domestic treble within six months of arriving in January 2023 and now has four Scottish Premiership titles, three Scottish Cups and two League Cups. Career record: club career at Nashville SC, CF Montréal, Celtic.
Julian de Guzman
Canada · 2005–21 · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 81
- Rank in Canada
- #7 of 33
- Clubs
- Hannover 96, Deportivo de A Coruña, Toronto
Deportivo La Coruña's supporters voted him their player of the season in 2007/08, the year the club climbed from relegation trouble into the UEFA Cup, after a 2005 arrival that made him the first Canadian in La Liga. He was named most valuable player of the 2007 Gold Cup, Canadian player of the year in 2008, and became Toronto's first Designated Player in 2009, retiring on 89 caps, a national record he held from 2015 to 2021. Career record: club career at Hannover 96, Deportivo de A Coruña, Toronto.
The verdict
The almanac puts Julian de Guzman ahead by 1 rating point, 81 against 80.
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